Sermons on Being Where God Wants Us:

What If God Was One Of Us Series

Contributed by Dave Bootsma on Sep 20, 2006

The creed says Jesus was conceived by the Spirit and born of the Virgin Mary. Is it really necessary to believe in the virgin birth?

In the TV show thirtysomething Hope, a Christian, argues with her Jewish husband, Michael, about the holidays. Michael exploded…. “Do you really believe an angel appeared to some teenage girl who then got pregnant without ever having sex and traveled on horseback to Bethlehem where she spent the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-45

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

What Is It Going To Be? Series

Contributed by Dr. Dave Hartson on May 30, 2022

We are to take serious the decrees of God.

Introduction I believe that God asks every one of us “what is it going to be?” Are you going to choose to live the way that I want you to live or are you going to choose any which way you way to live your life? Today in our passage of Scripture, God asked Nebuchadnezzar that exact question through ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 4:19-27

Denomination: Baptist

Where Are The Lydias'

Contributed by Bala Samson on Sep 1, 2022

All that pain did not go in vain because they found Lydia! Yes, Lydia was a gold mine for God, a sincere worker, passionate lover for Christ, love for God’s servants. her value is incomparable, unsurpassed to the Body of Christ

They gained Lydia Acts 16:40”They went out of the prison and entered the house of Lydia, and when they saw the brethren, they encouraged them and departed.” Imagine your spiritual mentors, the pastor whom you love or someone whom you love walk …no…no…limp into your home because they were beaten ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:40

Denomination: Pentecostal

How Jesus Taught Us To Disagree Without Being Disagreeable

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Nov 28, 2005

There are times when everyone must learn how to be politely disagree. A person who agrees just to avoid conflicts is a coward. Jesus, however, showed the disciples how to disagree without being so disagreeable in disposition that people would be turned of

Why Jesus Taught That It Was OK To Disagree as Long As One Was Not Disagreeable in Manner John 8:48-8:52 There are times when everyone must learn how to be politely disagree. A person who agrees just to avoid conflicts is a coward. Jesus, however, showed the disciples how to disagree ...read more

Scripture: John 8:48-52

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Be Real"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Oct 26, 2013

A sermon about authenticity.

Luke 18:9-14 "Be Real" So, who are you, really? I'm not talking about the person who appears to have everything perfectly under control, or the persona who has been created, layer-by-layer, through the painful, embarrassing or shameful experiences of life... ...the protective shield we build ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:9-14

Denomination: United Methodist

"How God Uses Doubt"

Contributed by Brad Henry on Nov 17, 2011

Our doubts have us ask questions. Those questions will eventually lead us to the answer that is it only God that can calm the storm in your life.

Doubt - to lack confidence in : distrust - Merriam Online Dictionary Many believers and non-believers alike think that a strong Christian is one who does not doubt God. I am here to tell you today that everyone doubts God from time to time. But it is through those doubts that God proves himself ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:16-29

What If God Was One Of Us?

Contributed by Peter Fisher on May 22, 2021

The story of our world from the beginning, and why we think of God as we do

Story ==== This is the story of our world, where we came from and how we got to where we are today. Obviously we’re going to miss a few things out, or our story would take a very very long time indeed. But our story will cover the important events and help to explain why we think of God the way ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 8:1, Proverbs 8:22-31, John 1:1-14

Denomination: Anglican

Being A Successful Steward

Contributed by Steven Devroy on Jan 3, 2025

We are all called to be great stewards for the kingdom of God!

Good morning everyone, and welcome to Church. It is such a pleasure to see everyone. Last week we had a wonderful service! We talked about how God is calling every believer to greatness. We were created in the image of God and since God is Great, He is also calling us to be Great. We talked about ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:48, 1 Corinthians 12:11, Romans 12:6-8

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Proper Use Of God's Name Series

Contributed by Jeremy Jarvi on Feb 27, 2007

Learning the right way to use the name of the Lord in our every day life.

Good morning. We are continuing our series on “Values That Make A Difference.” Today, we are talking about “The Proper Use of God’s Name” or “Thou shalt not use the Lord’s name in vain.” God doesn’t want us to not misuse it, but wants us to learn how to use it and use it properly. That’s ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:7

Denomination: Baptist

Being Wise Or Foolish

Contributed by Suresh Manoharan on Jun 22, 2013

Sermon proving existence of the Almighty God....

ARE WE WISE OR FOOLISH? A humorous story goes thus… an Atheist filed a Public interest litigation that there ought to be a special day for Atheist’s too, much like other days …Mother’s Day, Father’s Day. The ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 14:1

Denomination: *other

How God Uses Persecution Series

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Jan 23, 2013

Stephen's message was God’s final invitation to Israel. If Israel rejected the message, God would turn elsewhere to root and ground His church. Israel DID reject the message; in fact, Israel killed Stephen and launched a savage persecution against the c

The last time we were in our series in the Book of Acts, we saw that Stephen died as a martyr for Jesus Christ. Stephen preached a message just before he died. His message was God’s final invitation to Israel. If Israel rejected the message, God would turn elsewhere to root and ground His ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

People God Can Use

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Sep 25, 2023

We long ago realized that the differences between us could either be a source of conflicts, or the building blocks of some of our greatest strengths.

MELVIN NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK SCRIPTURE TEXTS: Ephesians 4:1-6; Acts 13:36; Colossians 3:11 ILL. Maybe I should have realized it earlier, but ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-6, Acts 13:36, Colossians 3:11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"Taking A Trip Out Of God's Will--Where Does It Lead?"

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Jun 20, 2003

God gives us choices so that our life can lead to a good journey and ending, blessed and productive.

Iliff and Saltillo UM Churches June 22, 2003 “Taking a Trip Out of God’s Will--Where Does it Lead?” Psalm 1:1-6 INTRODUCTION: How many of you have heard people say, “I didn’t have any choice in the matter?” Maybe you have made this statement yourself, “I didn’t have any choice.” When you ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 1:1-6

Denomination: Methodist

God Uses Ordinary People

Contributed by Ed Pruitt on Mar 24, 2007

God loves to use all of us plain jane people too

DISCLAIMER: Since there are a large amount of sermons and topics and illustrations that are posted on Sermon Central, I feel it is necessary to place this disclaimer on all of the sermons that I submit. These sermons are original to the author and the leading of the Holy Spirit. While ideas and ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 3:1-22

Denomination: Church Of God

The Gifts Of God: Use Them Or Lose Them

Contributed by Craig Condon on May 13, 2015

On Judgment Day, we will be called on to give a personal report to God. That report will be based on the choices we make here and now. We can make any changes we want to here and now. It will be too late to make them when we stand before God.

Have you ever been afraid to use your gifts, talents or skills? Have you ever thought that your skills and talents were not appreciated by other people? If the answer to either one or both of these questions is “yes”, then you can probably sympathize with the third slave on the Parable ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30

Denomination: Anglican